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BP08 SXX

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,260 mi
Last recorded145,260 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 SXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 145,260 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 145,260 miles

Brake performance not tested EXCESSIVE FLUID LEAK FROM NEARSIDE REAR INSIDE DRUM (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 133,477 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 122,714 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 122,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 111,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,113 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 92,553 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges getting close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,445 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,933 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,402 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 51,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,261 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BP08 SXX is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 53,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP08 SXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BP08 SXX registered?

BP08 SXX is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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